Library Technicians Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $44,440 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $28,840
90th percentile $61,710
Employed locally 970
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,840
    25th
    $34,110
    50th (median)
    $44,440
    75th
    $48,640
    90th
    $61,710

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Library Technicians salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $66,260
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Ithaca, NY $62,510

    Nearby metros — Library Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mansfield, OH $44,270
    Columbus, OH $37,490
    Springfield, OH $36,770
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,390
    Ohio $35,230
    Toledo, OH $35,170

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Cleveland, OH is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.92 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Cleveland, OH is 11.2% above the national median of $39,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Library Technicians in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,840 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,110.